Category: Culture
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Translators have souls, AI not so much.
AI is making me believe in the concept of the soul because soulless is the perfect way to describe its output. From the existentialist ramblings of Russian philosophers that to this day still linger in the gloomy streets of Moscow and St. Petersburg, to the hope-filled lines of Tolkien’s epic high-fantasy, and the anti-war Tralfamadorians…
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The Beginning of Open AI Backlash
As a member of the Association of Languages (ALC), members have the very unique opportunity to chat with one another about industry news, events and often industry technology. Today, one of our well respected members posted something rather incredible! Many people know that the language services industry faces a lot of pressure to use AI when translating…
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Unveiling the Puzzling Pattern: Why American Holidays are War-Centric
In the tapestry of American celebrations, a noticeable trend emerges—many holidays are steeped in the legacy of war, rather than peace. But why is this so? And why is a language company delving into this topic? Let’s explore. At first glance, it may seem curious that Barbier, a language services company, is diving into the…